Unchained Entrepreneur – Business Advice

As January begins to wind down, I thought it might be time for a post on sustaining motivation. Regular readers of the Unchained Entrepreneur may know, I’m not a big fan of New Years Resolutions. Instead, I encourage a process of regular goal setting and analysis . Nonetheless, for many people, now is the time [...]

Have you ever strolled down the oral health section of a big box retailer? Imagine those circumstance and you’ve got a bird’s eye view of what information overload feels like as a customer. I experienced this yesterday – an entire aisle of colorful boxes with nuanced choices, “on sale” and “save now” tickets at random [...]

We spend a lot of time here at the Unchained Entrepreneur focusing on how to start and grow companies, as well as strategies for achieving person success. There is a dark underbelly to growing a company, however. The life of an entrepreneur is not always one of joy and unbounded enthusiasm. Today let’s examine what [...]

“Publicity is the life of this culture – in so far as without publicity capitalism could not survive – and at the same time publicity is its dream.” John Berger Publicity can be a godsend for a growing business. More than one tale of “overnight” success is founded upon a “lucky break” in media exposure. [...]

This post is the conclusion of the Unchained Entrepreneur’s How to Get Venture Capital Funding For Your Business. If you haven’t read Part I or Part II of this series, I’d suggest you go back and start there prior to reading this post. You’re In! You’ve done your homework, prepared yourself and called your target [...]

This post is part two of a series, starting with a How to Get Venture Capital Funding For Your Business – Part I. If you haven’t read that post yet, I’d suggest that you start there first. If you’ve followed my suggestions thus far, you’ve answered questions about your business and financing requirements. You’ve also [...]

A big part of my practice over the last fifteen years has been working with companies that are seeking financing. Regardless of anticipated structure or amount, there are specific strategies and tactics that can be used to significantly enhance the prospects of a successful financing. These tips are particularly relevant when seeking venture capital (or [...]